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The Juggler

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In post--World War II Israel, German entertainer Hans Muller (Kirk Douglas) is trying to start a new life after surviving the Holocaust. Fighting demons and survivor's guilt, Muller has a sudden outburst and assaults a police officer. After a narrow escape, he begins to wander the country, eventually arriving at a kibbutz. There, he falls for local woman Ya'El (Milly Vitale). But on Muller's trail is Detective Karni (Paul Stewart), who threatens to disrupt the newly blossoming love.

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Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media Apr 8
In many ways, it is a film that was far ahead of its time. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/17/2007
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I'm sure there's a fertile story there, but the storytelling is as dry as the desert. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/23/2013 Kirk Douglas' character doesn't quite get under your skin like it could with this very deep post-war trauma drama, but it does get its point about the psychological scar across well. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Edward Dmytryk

Director

Kirk Douglas

Hans Muller

Milly Vitale

Ya'El

Paul Stewart

Detective Karni
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Synopsis In post--World War II Israel, German entertainer Hans Muller (Kirk Douglas) is trying to start a new life after surviving the Holocaust. Fighting demons and survivor's guilt, Muller has a sudden outburst and assaults a police officer. After a narrow escape, he begins to wander the country, eventually arriving at a kibbutz. There, he falls for local woman Ya'El (Milly Vitale). But on Muller's trail is Detective Karni (Paul Stewart), who threatens to disrupt the newly blossoming love.
Director
Edward Dmytryk
Production Co
Stanley Kramer Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 26m